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FN62 NBY

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

192,438 mi
Last recorded192,438 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN62 NBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 192,438 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 192,438 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 186,661 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 186,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2023 180,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 180,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 175,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 175,996 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 166,825 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 166,823 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 160,944 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 160,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 155,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm and outer shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm and outer shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and inner shoulder slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted covering testable items (NSR undertray slightly insecure but unlikely to become detached

Fail 27 Nov 2019 155,885 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm and outer shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm and outer shoulder worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and inner shoulder slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted covering testable items (NSR undertray slightly insecure but unlikely to become detached

Pass 8 Sep 2018 147,052 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 130,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 115,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,225 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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FN62 NBY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN62 NBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FN62 NBY is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 September 2012.

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